BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados
BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados leverages its ‘in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity and personal data protection’ to advise clients from the telecoms, technology and banking sectors on a range of privacy matters. Assisting with the structuring of LGPD-compliant programmes and policies is a key strength for the department, which is active in both non-contentious issues and litigation. André Zanatta, whose previous in-house experience in Big Tech is noteworthy, excels in tech and privacy-related class actions. Eduardo Mendonça handles numerous sensitive enforcement cases related to user privacy, and shines on cases before the superior courts. Associate Fernanda Mascarenhas assists with a range of consulting, administrative and regulatory matters related to data breaches and data privacy.
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Testimonials
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‘BFBM's main differentiator is its in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity and personal data protection, as well as its clients' business. This makes them able to give practical, tailor-made suggestions and recommendations. In addition, the quality of the litigation team is excellent.’
‘André Zanatta stands out for his competence, depth and excellent interpersonal skills. He puts the customer first and is, without a doubt, a reference in this market.’
‘Excellence at providing legal advice on cybersecurity and data privacy.’
‘The firm has a very robust team with in-depth knowledge of data protection.’
‘Fernanda Mascarenhas stands out for her knowledge in the area and her way of dealing with the client. She seeks to understand the business and propose alternatives to balance compliance with legal obligations and scalable business development. André Zanatta is a well-known partner who gives his clients confidence and demonstrates in-depth knowledge.’
'The team is very efficient, assertive and always available in case of doubts or necessary changes. The work presented was exceptional.'
Key clients
- Mercado Livre
- Unico IDTech
- Stone
- Tiba
- Tuddu
- Buser
- Ceptis
- LiberFly / Zamorfe
- InternetLab
- Clara
- Albar
- Monkey Exchange
- Verallia
- CRAL
- Trillion Digital Services
- Profarma
- HealthBit
- Voetur
Work highlights
- Representing Banco Votorantim in a public-interest lawsuit filed by SIGILO, which alleged that the client did not comply with the LGPD and carried out improper data processing.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
André Zanatta